What is immigration court? The name of this court is called the Executive Office of Immigration Review (EOIR), and it is an agency under the authority of the Department of Justice. This is a separate court from your child welfare
Alien A person who is not a citizen of the United States. Undocumented A person without immigration status or without proof of their immigration status. Child For immigration purposes you are considered a child if you are under 21 and
Who decides where I live and how do they decide this? You should be placed quickly, but also in a home that meets your needs. There must be an assessment done to figure out what placement will be best for
How do I get normal medical care when I am in foster care? When you first come into foster care, DCF will usually have you get a medical screening. The screening can include checking you for injuries, illnesses, and diseases,
What are my legal rights in foster care as an LGBTQ+ youth? You must be treated with dignity and respect and must never be harassed or treated differently by anyone in the foster care system because of how you identify.
Can I go to school even if the school does not have all my records? Yes, under the Every Student Succeeds Act you have the right to be immediately enrolled in school even if the school has not gotten all
What is a fee waiver? If you want to access the money in your master trust account to use for something you want or need, you have a right to request this through a form called a “fee waiver.” A request
What is a Master Trust account and what type of money goes in it? If you are in foster care and get or may qualify to get benefits from the federal government, DCF will manage this money in an account
What are Survivor Benefits? Survivor benefits are benefits you may get if your parent died. There is no limit to the amount of money from survivor benefits you can have in your master trust account. When are Survivor Benefits given